Sans Superellipse Osnew 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Perfume' by Fenotype, 'Cindie 2' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, labels/ui, industrial, retro, utilitarian, mechanical, sturdy, impactful display, grid alignment, industrial tone, retro tech, blocky, geometric, squared-round, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared-round (superellipse-like) construction and a compact, even rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves resolve into broad, flattened arcs rather than perfect circles, giving counters a rounded-rectangle feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, with a few angled joins that add a chiseled, engineered texture. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey forms and a robust, slabby feel to bowls and stems; punctuation and numerals match the same dense, block-forward color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. The regular spacing and grid-like rhythm also make it useful for UI labels, technical/industrial branding, and any layout that benefits from tidy alignment.
The overall tone is industrial and pragmatic, evoking stamped signage, machinery labeling, and mid-century technical graphics. Its squared-round geometry reads confident and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, arcade/terminal flavor that feels at home in functional, high-impact settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, engineered look with softened rectangular geometry—combining strict structure with approachable rounding. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, uniform rhythm, and an industrial voice suited to bold messaging and system-like typography.
Letterforms show a deliberate balance between hard corners and softened curvature, producing strong silhouette clarity at display sizes. The dense interior counters and tight-looking apertures give it a poster-like presence, while the consistent character width yields a steady, grid-friendly texture in paragraphs.